"I couldn't be more excited to join such a dynamic and innovative company as LucasArts," Rodriguez said. "The people are world class and the IP is the best in the business. To be able to work with such cultural icons as Star Wars and Indiana Jones and develop new franchises is like a dream come true."

"Darrell is the ideal person to run LucasArts," added Micheline Chau, president of LucasArts parent company LucasFilm Ltd. "Having worked at both Electronic Arts and Disney Imagineering he brings the perfect blend of production, operational and creative expertise. For a games company such as LucasArts with its roots in film, this is an electric combination."

Rodriguez is scheduled to take over the reins at LucasArts in mid-April.